Larimer, Weld humane society to open new adoption facility in 2025

NOCO Humane is expanding its reach through Northern Colorado with the addition of a third facility next year, the organization announced Thursday.

The planned NOCO Humane Greeley Adoption Campus will be located near the corner of 65th Avenue and U.S. Highway 34 in Greeley, according to a NOCO Humane news release. The campus, which was formerly home to Sirius Fun Doggie Daycare, is currently under renovation. The organization plans to open it in 2025.

It will feature 30 dog kennels, 60 cat enclosures, a space for small mammals and several meet-and-greet areas. The facility will be smaller and focused on housing adoptable animals and offering a space for one-on-one interactions with prospective adopters, according to NOCO Humane.

It will join NOCO Humane's existing Larimer and Weld county facilities and help relieve pressure on its Weld campus in Evans. Since Larimer Humane Society absorbed the Humane Society of Weld County last fall — becoming NOCO Humane — the organization has seen a 57% increase in the number of animals coming through itsshelter doors, according to NOCO Humane.

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“This third facility will not take the place of the brand new shelter we envision for Weld County, butit will help us bridge the gap,” NOCO Humane Society CEO Judy Calhoun said in a statement, referring to the organization's plans to build a new shelter in the county. “The pets and people of Weld County deserve a first-rate shelter with comprehensive animal welfare services, and we intend to do everything in our power to make that a reality. The Greeley Adoption Campus is an important step in the right direction.”